The most anticipated new cruise ship of 2014 is Royal Caribbean's 4,180-passenger Quantum of the Seas, a massive floating resort that will debut in November. Here, an artist's drawing of the ship's exterior. Royal Caribbean International

An artist's drawing of the 210-passenger Pearl Mist, which is scheduled to debut in June 2014. Pearl Seas Cruises

Marine artist Guy Harvey designed the hull artwork for the 4,200-passenger Norwegian Escape, which is scheduled to debut in October 2015. Norwegian Cruise Line

The 930-passenger Viking Star, debuting in May 2015, will be the first ship for a new line called Viking Ocean Cruises. Viking Ocean Cruises

Quantum of the Seas will feature a number of innovative, new-for-the-industry features including a giant mechanical arm that will transport passengers high above the vessel. Rendering courtesy Royal Caribbean

An artist's drawing of the view from NorthStar, the glass-enclosed capsule that will rise above Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas on a mechanical arm. Royal Caribbean

An artist's drawing of an aerial view of Royal Caribbean's next ship, Quantum of the Seas. Royal Caribbean

Among the new venues on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas is Two70, an entertainment space that will feature nightime aerial performances. Royal Caribbean

During the day the Two70 venue on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas will be a relaxing outpost with views of the sea from giant floor-to-ceiling windows. Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas will be the first cruise ship to offer bumper cars. Royal Caribbean

Roller skating will be among the new offerings on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. Royal Caribbean

An artist's drawing of Music Hall, a live music venue planned for Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. Royal Caribbean

An artist's drawing of the back of Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, showing a FlowRider surfing simulator. Royal Caribbean

An artist's drawing of the Solarium planned for Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. Royal Caribbean

Windowless "inside" cabins on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas will feature what the line is calling Virtual Balconies that offer a real-time view of what is happening outside the vessel. Royal Caribbean

An artist's drawing of an Owner's Loft Suite on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. Rendering courtesy Royal Caribbean

An artist's drawing of an Owner's Loft Suite on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. Royal Caribbean

Royal Loft suites on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas will have panoramic views. Royal Caribbean

An artist's drawing of the 210-passenger cruise ship Pearl Mist, scheduled to debut in June 2014. Pearl Seas Cruises

Shown here in another artist drawing, Pearl Mist initially will sail in the Canadian Maritimes, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Pearl Seas Cruises

Every cabin on Pearl Seas Cruises' Pearl Mist will come with a balcony. Pearl Seas Cruises

The first block of Costa Cruises' newest ship, the Costa Diadema, is laid into place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Maghera, Italy. Costa Cruises

The Norwegian Escape will be Norwegian Cruise Line's largest ship ever when it debuts in late 2015. Norwegian Cruise Line

A rendering of a Spa Suite on the Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Cruise Line

A rendering of an oceanview cabin on the Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Cruise Line

A rendering of a Mini-Suite on the Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Cruise Line

A rendering of a Deluxe Owner's Suite bedroom on the Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Cruise Line

A rendering of a balcony cabin on the Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Cruise Line

A rendering of a standard cabin bathroom on the Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Kevin Sheehan and Meyer Werft managing partner Bernard Meyer push a button at the Meyer Werft shipyard to begin the steel-cutting process for the new Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Cruise Line

Shown here in an artist's drawing, the 47,800-ton Viking Star is being billed as an upscale vessel that initially will sail in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. It'll debut in April 2015. Viking Ocean Cruises

An artist's drawing of an infinity pool planned for the Viking Star. Viking Ocean Cruises

The Viking Star's outdoor Aquavit Terrace as seen in an artist's drawing. Viking Ocean Cruises

An artist's drawing of the main pool area of the Viking Star, which will have a retractable glass roof. Viking Ocean Cruises

The Viking Star will have a three-deck-high central atrium area that will serve as a meeting point for passengers. Viking Ocean Cruises

The Viking Star's Atrium Lounge as seen in an artist's drawing. Viking Ocean Cruises

An artist's drawing of the main restaurant planned for the Viking Star. The cost of all meals on the ship will be included in the base fare. Viking Ocean Cruises

An artist's drawing of an area on the Viking Star to be called the Wintergarden. Viking Ocean Cruises

An artist's drawing of an area to be called the Wintergarden Lanai. Viking Ocean Cruises

Another eatery on the Viking Star will be called The World Cafe. Viking Ocean Cruises

The Viking Star's Explorers' Lounge. Viking Ocean Cruises

The Viking Star will feature a large spa with multiple treatment rooms. Viking Ocean Cruises

Actress Kristen Chenoweth, shown here with Royal Caribbean executives, will serve as godmother of the line's Quantum of the Seas. Tim Aylen, Bahamas Visual Services

Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Royal Caribbean

The keel laying for Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Michael Wessels

Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean to drop traditional dining on Quantum: Royal Caribbean is dropping the traditional main dining room and assigned seating in favor of what the cruise line is calling "Dynamic Dining" on its Quantum-class ships, beginning with the 4,180-passenger Quantum of the Seas in November. Royal Caribbean International

James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz will bring his gastropub concept to life onboard Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas with Michael’s Genuine Pub, the first gastropub at sea. Quentin Bacon, Royal Caribbean

Quantum-class ships will surprise savvy foodists new specialty restaurants as well, featuring concepts from award-winning chefs, including the first-at-sea outposts of Jamie’s Italian, the hugely popular restaurant from Britain’s most famous chef and campaigner, Jamie Oliver. Royal Caribbean International